Why Your Kitchen Should Be Stocked with Bamboo, NOT Plastic

This year alone, the human population has dumped nearly 2 billion tons of plastic into the world’s oceans. We’re practically drowning in plastic pollution. There is a sustainable alternative. The twist? It’s made in China. Bamboo is considered the symbol of fertility in Chinese cultures and friendship in India. For one Portland- and Shanghai-based home goods brand, however, it’s the “poster child for renewable material,” and a universal symbol of … Continue reading →